TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:
Machine tends to drift sideways causing press wheels to
come off the plastic.
SOLUTION:
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Pull less soil. Pull just enough to fill the bed firm.
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Adjust 3-point top link.
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If your machine has Manual Ro-Trak, make sure the sway
bar is in place.
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On Auto Ro-Trak machines, make sure Ro-Trak is func
tioning properly.
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Tractor may be too small.
PROBLEM:
Cover disk not getting enough soil to cover plastic
SOLUTION:
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Tilt disk back to dig in more (Page 11).
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Set chisel shovels in line (Page 12).
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Bed press side plates not set correctly for bed height
(Page 6 & 7).
PROBLEM:
Plastic not staying under press wheel.
SOLUTION:
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Tension too tight on plastic roll carrier.
PROBLEM:
Ro-Trak not functioning.
SOLUTION:
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Follow Ro-Trak information, Pages 13 & 14.
PROBLEM:
Beds not firm and shallow spots in center.
SOLUTION:
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Add weight on bed press.
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Tractor’s 3-point not low enough or draft control lifting up.
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Soil not tilled deep enough.
Install optional center filler on mulch layer.
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